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After reviewing this week’s instructional material regarding the argument of definition, choose a controversial argument of definition and compose a 500-word (minimum) essay. The essay must include a minimum of five, well-developed paragraphs: an introductory paragraph that includes the thesis, three supporting paragraphs (minimum), and a concluding paragraph. Paragraph divisions provide transition, clarity, and organization to an essay. You must include at least one source. All sources must be online and no more than five years old. Ask the instructor about exceptions.
Your paper will be pointless if there is no controversy involved in your argument of definition—some readers should disagree with your point of view. You may choose a topic that relates to local (campus), state, or national issues, or be creative. There are several ideas throughout the assigned reading. Other ways you might approach this assignment are to challenge a definition, seek to broaden an existing definition, or create a new definition to accommodate wider or differing perspectives. You could also compare/contrast similar terms with slight, nuanced differences such as liberal/progressive, classy/cool, student-athlete/jock, highbrow/intellectual, manual laborer/blue-collar worker, or babysitter/nanny.
The following “formulas” might help you as you think about your argument of definition:
X is OR is not a Y because it possesses (or does not possess) features A, B, C.
Example: A nanny is not a babysitter because she works more hours, typically lives with the family, and is responsible for more duties.
Define a term or concept (the Y term) by establishing criteria and defending them.
Example: A serious crime (Y) involves an act contrary to law that is extremely damaging to the well-being of an individual or society.
Match the criteria you’ve established for the Y term against a controversial concept you are assessing (the X term).
Example: Cheating (X) on one’s income taxes is a serious crime (Y).
Pay close attention to the reasonableness of your criteria.
Resources:
Essay Example
Content & Formatting Requirements:
Your essay should conform to the format of the example above.
Include a thesis in the introductory paragraph of your essay and underline it.
Use and cite at least one short direct quotation (fewer than five lines of text) from a source of your choice.
Include an in-text citation for each quotation in MLA format.
Include a Works Cited section in MLA format. Begin the Works Cited section at the end of your essay and include “Works Cited” centered at the top of the page, followed by the citation. The Works Cited page must be numbered. For example, if the last page of the text of your essay is 2, then the Works Cited section will begin on Page 3. See the example below.
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